Washington, February 18 – China’s expanding military presence, economic leverage, and technological dominance are intensifying India’s strategic concerns, top American and Indian experts told a U.S. congressional commission on Tuesday, warning that New Delhi’s rivalry with Beijing remains...
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Dhaka, February 17. India must use its economic and political strength to pursue a strategy of soft deterrence, blending preventive and re-engagement diplomacy, allowing it to negotiate with Bangladesh from a position of strength on both fronts. From safeguarding its interests to advancing them...
New Delhi, February 17. Bangladesh has been ranked as the 13th lowest in the world, with a score of 24 out of 100 in the annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, released by Transparency International (TI).This ranking is one step lower, from the bottom, compared to 2024, and two points...
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New Delhi, February 15 Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian cricket team on Sunday for their resounding victory over Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match in Colombo.In a message posted on 'X', Shah said, "Well played, #TeamIndia. While formats, venues, and dates may change, the...
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Munich, February 15 – A tense moment unfolded for Pakistani Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Germany when a security officer at the Munich Security Conference briefly stopped him over the placement of his identification card.Field Marshal Munir was in the German city along with his...
Dhaka, February 15 Bangladesh wants to reset ties with India on a fresh footing now that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party no longer hold power, Humayun Kabir, advisor to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, has said, asserting that the two nations should work together for...
New Delhi, February 14 Bangladesh is reportedly in the process of inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other regional leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the country's next prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday...
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Dhaka, February 14 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which secured a landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, said on Saturday that it looked forward to constructive engagement with India, with a shared commitment to peace and stability in South Asia.The Bangladesh Nationalist...
Dhaka, February 14 – Despite emerging as the second-largest political force in the recently concluded 13th Parliamentary election in Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami failed to translate its numerical strength into meaningful political success. This paradox extends beyond the contemporary electoral...
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Dhaka, February 14. Voters in Bangladesh this week chose balance over extremism, democracy over doctrinaire politics, and sovereignty over subtle subservience, according to a report. The results reflected their silent revolt against extremism and pro-Pakistan politics."History has a way of...
Washington, February 14 – Former White House official Lisa Curtis described the election results as "a good day for Bangladeshi democracy," noting the largely peaceful conduct of the elections as a positive sign, while also highlighting the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami and the damage to institutions...
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New Delhi, February 13 – A positive turn is expected in India-Bangladesh relations after a period of over 18 months marked by strained ties, as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to secure a clear mandate in the neighboring country's elections, according to strategic affairs experts...
Islamabad, February 13 Pakistan's top political leadership on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, on securing a landslide majority in the parliamentary elections.BNP claimed victory in the crucial national election held after the 2024...
Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday claimed victory in the general elections of the South Asian nation, as results are being processed for the polls to elect a government that would replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the...
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New Delhi, February 12 According to a global study, over 13% of heart failure cases among people with diabetes in India could be linked to physical inactivity.The findings, published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, also show that 9.6% of coronary heart disease and 9.4% of...
New Delhi, February 10 Researchers are cautioning against relying solely on glycated haemoglobin, 'HbA1c', for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes in South Asia, especially India, as the high prevalence of anaemia and blood disorders can complicate the interpretation of values.In a viewpoint...